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JhallettEX
08-20-2001, 08:04 PM
My local quad shop talked me into flipping my rims around so it would give me an extra 2-3 inches up front. Is this going to damage anything. Thanks

Tommy 17
08-20-2001, 08:13 PM
I heard it can bend ur spindels but i am not sure if thats true i heard that them and wheel spacers do that to ur spindals i dunno though i hope it works bc i wanna try it now.

Foxrage
08-20-2001, 08:18 PM
i did but i think i have offset (not sure) but the valve hit the caliper on the stock rims.

skemp
08-20-2001, 09:38 PM
Don't do it unless you plan on driving a quad home with a flat tire. The valve stem will hit the brake caliper, and eventually either rip it off or at least put a hole in it. Spend the cash and get at least some offset front rims, but this will put a bit of extra wear and tear on the front end.

JhallettEX
08-20-2001, 10:27 PM
I wont have to worry about the valve stem hitting b/c I paid the extra $10 and got the flat mount valve stems. Looks good and works great. Does anyone else know about any of the longer term effects (like bent spindels) ? Thanks alot.

skemp
08-21-2001, 12:52 AM
You should have mentioned that! :D

The stock A-arms were built to work in conjunction with the stock rims, in the stock position, so of course there will be extra stress put on the spindles, but I think you should be ok as long as you don't go off massive jumps. Flipping the rims around will be like having offset aftermarket rims. I haven't heard of much trouble with people who have those.

moto93
08-21-2001, 07:43 AM
Flipping the rims causes MASSIVE amounts of bump steer. You better hang on tight!

08-21-2001, 08:39 AM
Bumpsteer and if you jump and jump big you will bend or break your spindles.....I know because I used spacers for a few months and I have a bent spindle from it,,,but I also race MX so I put my bike to the test everytime I ride it...

Winged Warrior
08-21-2001, 05:01 PM
Jhalletex,What is a flat mout valve stem /Where can i get some?thanks ,WW:confused:

Revin300EX
08-22-2001, 08:45 PM
Auto parts store... They are bent in instead of sticking out. They just screw into the holes the old ones came out of.

Winged Warrior
08-23-2001, 03:03 PM
Thanks ill check it out ,I think it would be a great option to be able to switch,to make your front wider or not.:D

booneTRX
08-24-2001, 05:25 PM
I had my rims flipped on both my old Blasters. An 88 I beat for a year, and my 98 I beat for 2. NO problems up front, bumpsteer was negligeable.